Zeshuregi of Creative Mind is experimenting with adding shadow work to a shirt. She says,
… Read More...The fabric was plain cotton & i use cotton & silk threads of red & blue color for embroidery..The stitches are stem stitch & shadow
Tutorial: Fabric napkins with a contrast bound edge
Sew4Home shows how to make a set of fabric napkins. Three of the four sides of each napkin have simple turned under heam, while the fourth is bound in a contrast fabric. What a cool look! Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Holiday Craft: Felt stockings & Felt Holly Garland DIY
Check out two wonderful holiday crafting ideas from Women’s Day. With these two complete tutorials and templates you will have the mantel decorated in a flash. You can choice any colors that fit your décor and surprise your family … Read More...
State Food Art
My latest “Wow!”: The artwork of John Holcomb. He represents each of the United States (plus DC and Puerto Rico) as food. Sno-Ball Alabama, banana California, New Jersey cinnamon roll, Ohio baked potato… Shown is a Pop-Tart DC (because, you … Read More...
It’s a Faux-saw
I love it when proud wives/girlfriends send in projects that their men make. The girlies post their man’s craftiness on their blogs or send in a link to their Etsy shop. Too cute ladies! Well the proud wifey of Mr. … Read More...
Food Trucks for Weddings?
A new trend? What do you think of food trucks for weddings? According to United with Love, this is a thing in my own town of Washington DC. Had I married here instead of Vegas, I think I’d have considered … Read More...
Tutorial and Freebie: Spool Advent Calendar
Cathe Holden from Just Something I Made has posted a tutorial on using wooden thread spools to make advent calendars. She shows different ways you can use the spools and the free download of labels. Click here to go … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Simple tooth fairy pouch from felt
Jeanine from Serving Pink Lemonade shows how to make a simple tooth fairy pouch. The little felt pouch has a tooth-shaped pocket on the front for the tooth to go in, and larger pocket at the back for the cash. … Read More...
Tutorial: Smock tunic or dress for a toddler girl
Melanie from Sewing for Scarlett shares a tutorial for making a smock tunic or dress for a toddler girl. Elastic thread gathers the fabric – an easy sew and an easy fit. This style of dress/tunic would be cute from … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered fabric throw pillow
Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make a throw pillow with a gathered fabric detail. The rows of gathers are easy to make and create lovely texture. Get the tute.
[photo from Delia Creates]
Turkey Sandwich
But not that kind of turkey sandwich. I mean one that gives the impression that it is, indeed, a turkey. Learn how to make these cuties HERE at Meet the Dubiens.
A Flat Toaster? That Doubles as Wall Art?
I’d love more flexibility from my toaster. But a toaster sheet? Spotted on Neatorama, find more information on the toaster towel, the Halo Toasted Wrap, HERE at Walyou. I do love that you can fold it and hang it … Read More...
Tutorial: Cowl neck tunic from a too-big sweater
Sarah from Simply Step Back shows how she refashioned a too-big sweater into a stylish cowlneck tunic. Love it! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Simply Step Back]
[via Fireflies and Jellybeans]
Giveaway: Page Maps 2 by Becky Fleck
Scrapbooks and Cards Today is giving away an autographed copy of Page Maps 2 by Becky Fleck.A winner will be chosen on Thursday November 11th, 2010. Click here to go to the giveaway.
Inspiration du Jour – Happy
Freebie: Hanukkah Daily Labels
Avital from Creativity Prompt has these Hanukkah Labels for download and printing. Click here to go to the download.
CROCHET WISHES AND DREAMS
Some times you just need some downtime on the computer to get some crochet inspiration. There are lots of delicious blogs full of tempting projects. There are write-ups of books and magazines. There are oodles of free pattern sites to … Read More...
Party Monday: Thanksgiving Kids Table
1. games. A balloon boat race from One Charming Party.
2. centerpiece. Craft a Native American family from BH and G.
3. table decor. Find a printable Thanksgiving party pack from etsy shop Frog Prince … Read More...
Fabric brooch tutorial
Don’t you think Violetta’s slug brooch features the cutest slug ever? This fabric brooch with its tiny slug (complete with trail) makes me smile. Violetta of the Violet Elephant shares her free tutorial for making this versatile fabric brooch with … Read More...
Free Online Class: Inspiration Everywhere
Jessica Sprague is inviting all crafters and creative souls to join her for a free 10-day class covering five different paths to inspiration:
- Words
- Music
- Art
- Tools
- Play
For each of the themes there will be a project to make, … Read More...